Performance

When you purchase a jet aircraft, you want to go fast, climb fast, and have the option of landing on short runways. The Eclipse Jet was designed for people that are in a hurry and want the most flexibility in their decision making on where to go. Whether you need to leave from an airport high the mountains or arrive at a small airport in your customer's small town, the Eclipse Jet can get you there safely. Couple that with the flexibility of cabin configuration, the Eclipse can meet a very wide variety of mission profiles to keep you and your schedule moving.

41k ft Service Ceiling
Flying your aircraft at 41,000 ft keeps you above the weather, so the plane stays above clouds, rain, icing and other detriments to safety and efficiency while flying. Increased altitude will increase the range of the aircraft. And the increased range is not just a minor advantage: the fuel efficiency at 41,000 ft is almost 10 gallons/hr difference from 37,000ft! With fuel prices above $7 at most airports, this has the potential to save you $70+ per hour.

430 mph / 375 ktas
The Eclipse Jet can maintain a maximum cruise speed on 430 mph (375 ktas), allowing rapid travel between locations. The two P&WC 610F engines on the Eclipse Jet produce 900 lbs of thrust each, for a total of 1800 lbs of thrust on a jet whose maximum takeoff weight is 6,000 lbs. This produces the Eclipse Jet's exceptional maximum cruise speed.

1,125 nm Range
The Eclipse’s range (Max NBAA IFR 100 nm alternate, 4 occupants) fits 70% of all general aviation flights according to a joint study conducted by GAMA and NBAA. Rather than wasting money flying empty seats from one meeting to the next, the Eclipse Jet maximizes dollars spent on corporate travel. 70% of all GA flights are fewer than 750 nm and carry three or fewer passengers (according to the NBAA and GAMA), a mission profile that suits the Eclipse Jet perfectly.

5,000+ US Airports
The Eclipse Jet takes the hub out of your travel experience. You will no longer be limited to flights into large airports far from your actual destination with added travel time in rental cars. Now you can fly directly to your final destination.

RVSM
Reduced Vertical Separation Minimums (RVSM) allow six additional flight levels to be available from altitudes of 29,000 ft to 41,000 feet. According to the FAA, this 'enhances aircraft operating efficiency by making more fuel / time efficient flight levels available; enhances air traffic control flexibility and provides the potential for enhanced enroute airspace capacity.'

The RVSM program enables vertical separation to be reduced between FL 290-410 (inclusive) from 2,000 ft. to 1,000 ft. RVSM was first implemented in North Atlantic Airspace in 1997. It is now implemented in other major airspaces such as Europe, the Pacific Ocean, and Australia.

Fuel Consumption
The Eclipse Jet is the most fuel-efficient twin-engine jet on the planet, consuming a mere 48-59 gallons of fuel per hour in flight while at cruise. This amazing performance indicator means that you can fly 430 mph at only twice the fuel burn as a large SUV traveling on the interstate . The next lowest competing jet's fuel burn is 75-91 gallons per hour.

Engines
The PW610F turbofan engine has proven to be a major catalyst in creating a new era of business aviation. Specially designed for point-to-point travel in a new generation of light and very light jets, this innovative engine offers outstanding performance together with Pratt & Whitney of Canada's trademark dependability. Compact and lightweight, the PW610F is built with a simplified design that uses fewer parts than a conventional turbofan, making it easy and economical to maintain. Capable of delivering 900 pounds of take-off thrust, the PW610F incorporates the latest technology to deliver highly fuel-efficient power with low carbon emissions. It also comes equipped with dual-channel full-authority digital engine control (FADEC) which translates into reduced pilot workload and engine monitoring with longer time on the wing.

The PW610F is a two-spool engine with a two-stage high pressure compressor driven by a single-stage high pressure turbine. One single-stage low pressure turbine drives a robust, advanced technology fan. A high efficiency reverse-flow combustor ensures low emissions and fuel consumption. The high efficiency exhaust mixer further contributes to the engine’s low fuel burn and noise level. Special attention to “maintenance by design” enables fast access to engine externals and overnight, on-wing hot section refurbishment. The result is a compact, lightweight design powering the EA500, Total Eclipse, and Eclipse 550 twin-engine jets.

Specs

Below you can see the performance specifications of the Eclipse Jet. Have a question? Click HERE to send us an email

Avionics

Avio IFMS
The Integrated Flight Management System in the Eclipse 550 greatly reduces pilot workload, and in effect acts as a virtual copilot. The majority of pilot / owners fly the aircraft solo with a great deal of confidence in the capabilities of this system. Avio IFMS provides the next generation digital avionics with demonstrated airline reliability and systems capability unparalleled in the very light jet segment. Avio IFMS features an Integrated Flight Management System, Class 3 E-charts, and XM Satellite Weather. The 13 microprocessors in the IS&S displays control all the major aircraft systems. Dual WAAS / SBAS beta-3 GPS receivers from IS&S are utilized for precise navigation. With the enhanced situational awareness, electronic charts and maps, display and control of the aircraft systems and the integrated autopilot control panel, the pilot is provided with the most advanced Flight management system available for the very light jet class.

ADS-B OUT
The ADS-B (Automatic Dependent Surveillance – Broadcast) system in the Eclipse makes flying significantly safer for the aviation community. When using this system both pilots and controllers will see the same radar picture. With past systems such as the Traffic Alert and Collision Avoidance System (TCAS) aircraft could only see other aircraft equipped with the same technology. With ADS-B, information from other aircraft in the vicinity is immediately displayed so the PIC may take the appropriate actions when necessary.
When using an ADS-B system a pilot is able to pull up traffic information on surrounding aircraft. This information includes altitude, heading, speed, and distance to an approaching aircraft. Aircraft equipped with ADS-B technology will be able to receive weather reports, and weather radar through Flight Information Service-Broadcast (FIS-B).

ADS-B technology broadcasts a terrain overlay for pilots to view in the cockpit. And unlike some services currently being offered by outside companies, there will be no subscription fees to use ADS-B or its various benefits. The aircraft owner will pay only for the equipment installed in the Eclipse while the FAA will pay for administering and broadcasting all the services related to the technology.

Auto Throttles
With the introduction of the Eclipse 550 Jet, the PIC will now have access to auto throttle coupling to control the aircraft’s speed. The pilot will be able to select the appropriate airspeed for the autopilot to maintain, automatically adjusting the power settings of the engines. This feature will greatly reduce the pilot’s workload during critical phases of flight, increasing the overall safety of the aircraft.

TAWS
The Terrain Avoidance Warning System (TAWS) helps prevent accidents by increasing the pilot’s situational awareness with visual reference to terrain as well as using aural warnings and commands. TAWS provides data and warnings to the pilot regarding the aircraft's altitude relative to the proximity of natural and man-made obstacles (towers, mountains, buildings, etc.) inside a selected range. This is most helpful when flying into unfamiliar airports or mountainous terrain as controlled flight into terrain (CFIT) is one of the most insidious causes of fatal accidents in general aviation aircraft.

Synthetic Vision System
Pilots using synthetic vision will experience an enhanced situational awareness of the aircraft and the predicted flight path with respect to the terrain, towers, buildings and other environmental features. When flying in areas and altitudes where rising terrain may pose a hazard, the upgraded Avio IFMS will use its terrain-alerting database to colorize the landscape - clearly showing with amber or red overlays those areas where potential flight-into-terrain risk exists. Any towers or obstacles that may encroach upon the flight path are color-highlighted and clearly displayed. Synthetic Vision creates a clear picture of the flying environment outside the aircraft by creating a 3D image of the terrain, routing, desired flight path as well as the runway environment. This information is all logically displayed on the PFD while alerting the pilot to potential obstacle and terrain hazards, desired flight paths, waypoints, and traffic relative to the aircraft’s current position. The overall effect of the Synthetic Vision System (SVS) is to provide pilots with a clear and more intuitive means of understanding their flight environment. This enhancement provides superior situational awareness to the operation by using terrain, obstacle and other database information. These navigation solutions are obtained through the use of the IS&S GPS and ADHRS inputs.

Enhanced Vision
Enhanced Vision is a unique system which uses forward looking infrared technology to allow the pilot to see the runway environment through clouds or fog when visibility is limited. This greatly enhances the pilot’s ability to see the runway at night or in low IFR conditions. IS&S offers Enhanced Vision integration into the Primary Flight Displays and Multi Functional Display as an available option. The new avionics system in the Eclipse 550 Jet will allow the video feed to be overlaid on the MFD or the PFD synoptic in an emergency mode.

Stormscope
The traditional storm scope detects lightning in storm cells and allows the pilot to avoid areas of high convective activity. When used in conjunction with onboard color radar, it allows the pilot to maintain a safe distance from convective activity that is not visible.

Color Radar
The Total Eclipse and the Eclipse 550 Jet offer traditional on board sweeping radar that can be pitched up and down to indicate the size and shape of scanned weather. This information is overlaid on the directional gyro portion of the PFD along with the flight plan route allowing the pilot to navigate a route clear of precipitation or turbulence.

Radar Altimeter
A radar altimeter measures the distance between an aircraft and the terrain directly below rather than between the aircraft in reference to sea level. This feature allows a pilot to know his exact position relative to the ground below when on a critical approach to landing.

ADF
The traditional Automatic Direction Finder for offshore and international operations automatically displays the relative bearing from the aircraft to a suitable radio station.

DME
Distance Measuring Equipment very accurately provides the physical distance from the aircraft to the DME transponder. This distance is often referred to as 'slant range' and dependant upon both the altitude above the transponder and the ground distance from it.

Part 135 Package
This includes the required items to operate the aircraft as part of a FAA Part 135 operation for charter. Primarily, these include such items as:

• 3rd Attitude Heading Reference System
• Additional quick donning oxygen mask for the co-pilot side
• Upgraded 40 cubic foot oxygen bottle

Integrated Autopilot Coupled Guidance
By coupling the auto-pilot to your navigation source, the system provides a greatly reduced workload on the pilot and enhanced aircraft capability above 400' of altitude and coupled approaches as low as 150' AGL.

Skywatch
The Skywatch Traffic Alert System provides information to the pilot as to where any conflicting traffic (other aircraft) are located and direction of flight. Skywatch provides information on other planes' direction and distance from you in order to avoid mid-air collisions. TCAS Traffic Collision Avoidance System is essential for flying in today’s busy airspace system. It has been mandated by the International Civil Aviation Organization for aircraft over 12,586 lbs. Eclipse Aerospace has added this system to the Eclipse Jets (6,000 lbs) as an additional safety feature.

Software Enabled Composite Mode
Eclipse Composite Mode reconfigures the Primary Flight Display to include critical operational data normally displayed on the MFD. This ensures availability of all required data in case of the unlikely event of a power or MFD functional failure. With Composite Mode the Eclipse 550 aircraft can be safely flown with a single operational Primary Flight Display.

Eclipse 550 Systems

Avio Processing Center
The Avio Processing Center, or APC, is the electronic heart of the aircraft. In it the Aircraft Computer System (ACS) continuously monitors and controls the aircraft systems such as flaps, landing gear, climate control, fuel management, autopilot, and flight envelope protection. In addition, the ACS alerts the pilot, when necessary, to abnormal system conditions.

Also contained in the APC are the Full Authority Digital Engine Control (FADEC) units. FADEC ensures the engines are always operating at peak performance and efficiency. That translates into maximum service life and minimum operating cost. It is also one of the many design features that make the Eclipse Jet the most efficient twin-engine jet ever built.

Together, the ACS and FADEC units effectively make the APC your co-pilot in the sky. The aircraft has two of them for maximum reliability and operational safety, and each one can control the aircraft and both engines independently. It is yet another reason why the Eclipse Jet has received single-pilot operational approval from the FAA.

Auto Throttles
With the introduction of the Eclipse 550 Jet, the PIC will now have access to auto throttle coupling to control the aircraft’s speed. The pilot will be able to select the appropriate airspeed for the autopilot to maintain, automatically adjusting the power settings of the engines. This feature will greatly reduce the pilot’s workload during critical phases of flight, increasing the overall safety of the aircraft.

Digital Landing Gear and Flaps
Jet aircraft landing gear and flap systems have traditionally been operated by complex hydraulic systems. The Eclipse Jet uses digitally controlled electric actuators for these systems. Each actuator operates independently and the flap actuators 'talk' to each other to minimize the possibility of flap asymmetry or twisting. By taking this approach we've reduced weight and complexity, which helps lower maintenance costs and increase fuel efficiency.

Digital Electrical Power Distribution
As part of the total integration philosophy, the Eclipse Jet incorporates electronic circuit breaker (ECB) technology and smart power distribution. Electrical power is automatically controlled and distributed by the APC to four busses. Electrical loads are distributed among each bus to ECBs housed in five electronic circuit breaker units. Safety critical systems and components have dual power sources. Accessible through a dedicated cockpit flight displays synoptic page, ECBs are logically grouped and their central location dramatically eases identification and control.

System Synoptic Displays
The Multi-function Display (MFD) on the Eclipse Jet provides dedicated 'pages' to show graphical representations of each major aircraft system. These include engines, electrical power, ECBs, pressurization, climate control, ice protection, weight and balance control, etc. System pages are the pilot's interface to each aircraft system and give him a clear indication of its status. Synoptic pages are also accessible on either PFD should a fault occur with the MFD.

Range / Profiler

Range Maps
Want to know how far your Eclipse Jet will be able to go? Our range maps detail the range of the Eclipse Jet given 85% probability of real-world winds. We've included hundreds of cities worldwide. Simply click on the continent you want to view, then the city from which you'd like to know the range. Then download a convenient PDF of the range from that city.

Mission Profiler
The Eclipse Mission Profiler allows you to choose any combination of departure and destination location, altitude of flight, wind speed, and cruise speed setting and calculate required fuel, expected travel time, and average speeds of the Eclipse Jet (not for use in actual flight planning).

To see the Eclipse Jet Range Map or Mission Profiler, click on the appropriate image below.